2008 Award Recipients

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is honored to recognize the extraordinary achievements of the men and women who have been selected as the recipients of this year's AAAS awards and prizes.

We applaud and commend this distinguished group of scientists, engineers, journalists, and book authors and illustrators for their efforts to advance science and its applications. Through their commitment and dedication, these extraordinary individuals exemplify the goal of "advancing science, serving society."

The awards were presented by:

Award Recipients

• Philip Hauge Abelson Prize

• Award for Public Understanding of Science and Technology

• Award for International Scientific Cooperation

• Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility

• Mentor Award

• Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement

• Newcomb Cleveland Prize

• Science Journalism Awards

Previous Recipients

• 2007 Recipients
• 2006 Recipients
• 2005 Recipients
• 2004 Recipients
• 2003 Recipients
• 2002 Recipients
• 2001 Recipients
• 2000 Recipients